PIPE FITTER JOURNEYMAN NBB
$70,512–$79,040 year
On-siteFreeland, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Form, fit, and fabricate metal and nonmetallic piping systems in marine vessels from spools through installation and sea trials. Layout, cut, prepare, and assemble spools using hand and power tools, including pipe cutters, threading machines, and bending equipment. Perform tack and minor welds with MIG and Arc processes, while using oxygen/propane torches to cut pipe and plate in steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. Work from blueprints to build complex piping systems, spools, and foundations for heating, cooling, refrigeration, fuel, and sewage systems. Maintain safe shipyard work practices and housekeeping standards while collaborating with crew members and sharing trade knowledge.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years as a Pipefitter
- Competence / proficiency in broad range of pipefitter trade skills, including fit, tack, thread, bend pipe, and laterals
- Knowledge of standard pipe trade tools and forming equipment including torches, cutting torch, bandsaw, rollers, presses and shears
- High School Education or equivalent or vocational education
- Ability to read, interpret and work from drawings and blueprints
- Basic Welding Skills (MiG and arc welding)
- Knowledge of HVAC piping and condensation (Drain)
- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of pipe assemblies
- Ability to express ideas concisely and clearly, both orally and in writing
- Knowledge of basic hydraulics
- Knowledge of and experience with sewage piping systems
- Ability to work overtime as necessary
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Must be able to work at heights of 60 ft
- Ability to enter confined spaces using a respirator, and work in small workspaces at odd angles
- Ability to pass company pre-employment screens in background check, drug test, and physical skills test
Desired Qualifications
- Skills and experience in aluminum and steel fabrication
- Previous experience for a shipyard (new construction or repair)
- Experience and skills in using plasma cutter
- Certification, or skills and experience in driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklift or manlifts
- Certification as a Shipyard Competent Person
- Previous experience to bring basic skills in Pipe and Carpentry
- Interest in and aptitude for taking on future crew leadership roles
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